How to fix MSCVP140.DLL missing in windows 7?

Question

Whenever I restart, shutdown or start my computer, an error message comes - The program can't start becuase mscvp140.dll is missing from your computer try re-installing the program, pls answer this :).

Answer 1

You'll need the C++ runtime installed.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads

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Answer 2

Hi,

Windows 7 is currently not supported in the Q&A forums, the supported products are listed over here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/products (more to be added later on).

You can ask the experts in the dedicated Windows 7 forum over here:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/home?category=w7itpro

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Best regards,
Leon